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The Senior User Interface/User Experience Designer is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for designing the visual elements and overall user experience of digital products, applications, and websites.
This role can also be external client facing and works closely with business stakeholders, such as product managers and developers to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces that meet both user needs and business objectives.
The Senior User Interface/User Experience Designer typically works on complex projects and has the additional responsibility to coach and develop less experienced members of the team.
What you'll be doing
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts user research to understand the target audience, their needs, preferences, and pain points. This involves gathering data through surveys, interviews, usability testing, and analyzing user behavior.
- Creates wireframes and prototypes that outline the layout and basic structure of the product's interface, focusing on functionality and user interactions.
- Develops interactive prototypes to demonstrate the flow and functionality of the product and gathers feedback from stakeholders and potential users.
- Helps clients determine requirements for their projects and offering technical advice as and when required.
- Organizes and structures the content and information within the product to create a logical and intuitive user flow.
- Works with other engineers to develop new features or improve existing ones.
- Designs and develops user interfaces that are easy to use, aesthetically pleasing, and compatible with a variety of devices, including mobile phones and tablets.
- Conducts usability testing to validate the design and identify areas for improvement, making data-driven design decisions.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other designers, to ensure the successful implementation of the design.
- Participates in meetings with clients/stakeholders to discuss project goals and update them on the project’s status
- Performs code reviews to ensure that new code is secure and efficient.
- Keeps up to date with the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design processes and deliver cutting-edge designs.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides to maintain consistency across different products and platforms.
- Coaches and develops less experienced members of the team.
- Performs any other related task as required.
Knowledge and Attributes:
- Ability to code to create the interface for the website or application being designed (coding skills can include knowledge of programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript).
- Ability to explain technical information to non-technical individuals.
- Excellent creativity to engage users and make an interface more appealing.
- Excellent critical thinking ability to troubleshoot issues and find ways to improve user experience and meet project objectives.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot issues and to resolve any issues that may arise.
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve project deadlines within the agreed timeframe(s).
- Client-centric, with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Advanced understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and responsive design.
- Ability to conduct user research and translate insights into actionable design solutions.
- Advanced familiarity with usability testing methodologies and an iterative design approach.
- Advanced knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
- Performs any other related task as required.
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Graphic design, or another related field.
- Relevant coding certifications such as (but not limited to) HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, Package Managers (NPM).
Required Experience:
- Advanced demonstrated experience in a similar role gained within a similar global information technology organization.
- Advanced demonstrable track record of involvement in innovation, design thinking, client and employee experience transformation.
- Advanced proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design expertise and user-centric approach.
Workplace type:
Hybrid Working
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
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